How to Calculate Date and Day in Google Sheets Using Functions

Learn how to easily calculate date and day in Google Sheets with the DATE and TEXT functions.

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To calculate date and day in Google Sheets, use the `DATE(year, month, day)` function to create dates. For the day of the week, apply `TEXT(date, "dddd")`. Example: `=TEXT(DATE(2023, 10, 10), "dddd")` returns 'Tuesday'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What functions are used to calculate dates in Google Sheets? The DATE function and the TEXT function are commonly used to calculate and format dates.
  2. How can I get the day of the week from a date in Google Sheets? You can use the TEXT function with the format 'dddd' to get the full name of the day for a specified date.
  3. Can I calculate multiple dates in Google Sheets at once? Yes, you can use array formulas or apply functions to ranges to calculate multiple dates at once.
  4. What is the difference between DATE and TEXT functions in Google Sheets? The DATE function creates a date value, while the TEXT function formats that date into a specific text representation, such as the day of the week.

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